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Ottawa University

Ottawa University
1001 S. Cedar St.
Ottawa, KS 66067

Official telephone: (785) 521-3818
Fax number: (785) 242-7429
Website: https://www.ottawa.edu
Ottawa University
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 755-5200
800 755-5200 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended, SAT II recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.12
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 83%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 83%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 860 - 1100
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 6%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,600
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,881
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 38%
Admission may be deferred: no

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